[Yermonator]

Hi, I'm going to be interviewing at San Quentin soon and am being told by personnel that all RN's start at the bottom of the pay grade. I currently have 9 yrs experience with the New York State department of Corrections. Do you think I should stand my ground on this issue as certainly I don't belive that is where anyone with experience should begin. Thanks,

[stickaren]

Sorry to see you leave NYS. We are losing too many good nurses. No, I don't think you should have to start at the bottom. Too bad they don't have the clause in their contract like we do that says if you have more than 7 years nursing experience, you start at the top of the pay grade. Good luck in your new job. Stay safe.

[CorrRx]

The state sytem is set up to be pretty rigid I think. They may be able to write a letter to get you in at a higher grade, but I dont know. They are paying pretty well now anyhow aren't they?

I work county jail in California, and the county system is also rigid. All entry level personnel start toward the bottom, however it can be modified based on experience. Managers can write letters justifying a higher grade of pay.

Since the prison health care system is in recievership, there have been changes, it is worth persuing.

However, if that is the policy, and you stand your ground, you may simply find yourself not being hired.

[Yermonator]

Thanks for the update. What Union are CAlifornia Correctional Nurses in ?

[msunknown]

Hi Yermonator, can you tell me how can i get a job working with the nys d.o.c, i'm a new lpn and would love to work there but do not know how to apply please help.

Originally Posted by Yermonator

Hi, I'm going to be interviewing at San Quentin soon and am being told by personnel that all RN's start at the bottom of the pay grade. I currently have 9 yrs experience with the New York State department of Corrections. Do you think I should stand my ground on this issue as certainly I don't belive that is where anyone with experience should begin. Thanks,